Risk Assessments are Critical

Risk Assessment Matrices, and Why they are Important

A Risk Assessment Matrix is a method for companies to assess the anticipated frequency and severity of incidents (risks) to a system, process, facility, or group of people, then graphically present those risks. The graphical representation allows risk management professionals to see how addressing the potential severity or frequency of incidents will impact their placement,…

OSHA Regulates Workplace Health and Safety

What is Cal/OSHA?

What is Cal/OSHA? A few weeks ago, someone posed the question, “What is Cal/OSHA?”  My initial reaction was, “Doesn’t everyone know that?”  Then I thought about it, and it can be confusing.  There’s OSHA (Federal,) MIOSHA (Michigan), IOSHA (Indiana), Cal/OSHA, and 19 other state programs. So, what does that all mean?  Just what is OSHA,…

Ergonomics is important to everyone!!

What is Ergonomics?

When I first became an Ergonomist, people often confused “Ergonomics” with “Economics.”  They are different terms, and different professions, but actually they are closely intertwined. In a nutshell, “Ergonomics” is “The Study of Work.”  Some people have described it as “designing processes, tools, and tasks that are within people’s physical abilities and limitations.”  Some say…

Fall is For PPE!

Spencer, the QP3 Ergo Lab™ reminds everyone that Fall is For PPE! Spencer knows that personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical when using any power tools, particularly chainsaws.  He wears eye protection, hearing protection, and chaps, which protect from life-threatening injuries. Fall is also the time to plan for 2020 budget needs, so make sure…